Investigating the Impact of Spinal Cord Electrical Stimulation Combined With Individualized Physical Therapy on Lower Extremity Function in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury

General health
Online since 8 July 2025, updated 147 days ago

About this trial

This study aims to understand the differences in the effects of two rehabilitation approaches on lower limb function recovery in patients with spinal cord injuries: 1. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) c...

Included participants

Gender
All
Age
20 - 70 years
Injury level
T1 - L2
  • Severity (AIS)?
  • AIS-A
    AIS-B
    AIS-C
    AIS-D
    Time since injury
    ≥ 3 months
    Healthy volunteers
    No
    T1-L2
    Additionally, participants must
    NOT have a cardiac pacemaker

    What’s involved

    Type

    Observational

    Details

    This study adopts a prospective controlled design to observe and explore the effect of SCS combined with one-on-one physical therapy on the recovery of lower limb function in patients with spinal cord injury. The aims is to collect clinical practice data and provide reference for future related treatment strategies and care, hoping to increase the treatment options for rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injury and improve their functional performance and quality of life.

    Potential benefits

    Main benefits

    General health

    Additional benefits

    Arm/hand function

    Bladder health/function

    Bowel health

    Mental health and psychosocial factors

    Sensory function

    Spasticity

    Standing/walking/mobility

    Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.

    Wings for Life supports SCITrialsFinder

    Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.

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    • Trial recruitment status
    • Recruiting soon
    • Trial start date
    • 1 Aug 2025
    • Organisation
    • Hualien Tzu Chi General Hospital
    • Trial recruitment status
    • Recruiting soon
    • Trial start date
    • 1 Aug 2025
    • Organisation
    • Hualien Tzu Chi General Hospital

    Wings for Life supports SCITrialsFinder

    Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.

    Learn more